Wang Chu Ran and Li Hong Yi Embark on the Stylish Assassin World in Period C-drama Hidden Shadow
I totally blanked on the origins of this drama but when I watched the just released preview I went “Oh, this is a Guo Jingming drama!” lol. It is indeed, as Youku released new posters and a preview for Hidden Shadow starring Wang Chu Ran and Li Hong Yi and is the latest work from Guo Jingming but thankfully has more fresh faces from his recent coterie of stars. It’s more style than substance but I loved My Journey to You in all its style over substance glory so I can’t say this won’t work, except female lead Wang Chu Ran is playing an assassin girl who is a twin (or has two souls?) and it’s the same/similar set up as MJTY’s female lead so I’m a little perplexed by that. She looks great and has very strong screen presence but Li Hong Yi in comparison just comes across as a pale presence, at least in the preview. Let’s hope it works better when the full drama is released.
Preview for Hidden Shadow:
Wang Chu Ran is everywhere nowadays
Been missing seeing him in dramas. Hope it works out.
I wasn’t sure if Hong Yi is a suitable casting based upon the novel, but he seems to be able to carry a dark mood in the trailer. I like the novel and read it halfway, so I look forward to the live action series.
I heard Jeremy Tsui’s voice (guest appearance) in the trailer -sold!
When is Hidden Shadows to be released??
It has been too long since we’ve seen Li Hongyi. Not like him to not have a strong presence! I think there’s a good chance he will show more further in.
It has been too long since we’ve seen Li Hong Yi. Not like him not to have a stronger presence! I think there’s a good chance we’ll see more further in. Good to see Jeremy Tsui too.